Port Wentworth, Georgia

Population 5,484

Port Wentworth is located in Chatham County, GA. The population is 5,484, making Port Wentworth the 7th largest city in Chatham County.

There are 3 public schools in Port Wentworth with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Port Wentworth is moderate , and there are 22 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Port Wentworth is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Port Wentworth property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Port Wentworth include Pooler, Rincon and Garden City.

Port Wentworth Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34%

Crime Rate

7.87% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 233
  • Violent Crimes: 181
  • Robbery: 24
  • Burglary: 169
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

66.24% Higher than national avg.
  • 22 offenders in Port Wentworth
  • 40.12 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

38 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 28

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Port Wentworth, GA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Port Wentworth's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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223 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Port Wentworth, GA issued 223 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 223 permits, 193 were issued for single family homes and 30 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Port Wentworth, GA issued 206 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 206 permits, 187 were issued for single family homes and 19 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $895
  • 1 Bedroom: $952
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,085
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,475
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,738

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Environmental Hazards

38 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Port Wentworth, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Port Wentworth, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Port Wentworth, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.13°
  • February 53.18°
  • March 59.42°
  • April 67.12°
  • May 74.04°
  • June 81.27°
  • July 82.57°
  • August 82.75°
  • September 77.7°
  • October 68.18°
  • November 57.68°
  • December 53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Port Wentworth, GA

Earthquakes
Port Wentworth, GA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Port Wentworth, GA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Port Wentworth, GA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Port Wentworth, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Port Wentworth, GA: $64,485

Unemployment

Unemployment in Port Wentworth is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.40%
White Collar - 54.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Buddy Carter

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Port Wentworth, GA

0 Libraries view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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